Life Network's unveils 2005-2006 programming highlights Fall Highlights / Slice Posted by RAD on Aug 20, 2005 - 10:49 AM |
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Life Network is the number one destination for candid and entertaining real-life programming. Offering programs that every family can embrace, trust and learn from, Life Network offers a real-life look at the subjects that are part of our everyday world. Popular Life Network series include Nanny 911, Project Runway, Bridezillas, So Chic with Steven & Chris and Crash Test Mommy. Upcoming series in 2005 and 2006 include Renovate My Wardrobe, The Mom Show, Till Debt Do Us Part, Extreme Makeover, X Weighted, Rich Bride/Poor Bride, Birth Days and She's The Boss. Crash My Kitchen New Series (Broadcast Premiere) Mon., at 7:30pm ET beginning Oct. 3 Say goodbye to the days of eating the same old thing every day of the week! Crash My Kitchen combines tough love intervention with group-hug support to dig families out of their everyday food ruts. Dream team Chef Corbin Tomaszeski, stylist Jasmine Baker and British television personality Lisa Helmanis "crash" families' dinner tables to critique the same old before-meal and then, staying true to personality, budget and lifestyle, customize a makeover meal that's made to measure. From shopping to presentation, Crash My Kitchen breaks people out of old habits and encourages them to transform everyday favourites into exciting new dishes. Everyday Food New Series (Canadian Premiere) Weekdays at 8am ET/4pm ET beginning Oct. 3 Each half-hour episode of Everyday Food offers quick, easy and practical solutions to the challenges of everyday cooking and includes easy-to-make recipes along with smart tips and kitchen techniques. The Everyday Food television show cast consists of five home-grown talents from the kitchens of Martha Stewart Living: John Barricelli, Sarah Carey, Allie Lewis, Margot Olshan, and Lucinda Scala Quinn. The series brings to life Everyday Food magazine, the survival guide for home cooks that launched in October 2003. The portable, digest-sized publication, published 10 times a year, features recipes designed to take 30 minutes or less to prepare, that can be made in multiple size portions and use widely available supermarket ingredients. Hell's Kitchen New Series Hell’s Kitchen(Canadian Premiere) Mon., at 10 pm ET/PT beginning Oct. 3 Following the wildly successful Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares, world-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay returns to Food Network with his latest series, Hell’s Kitchen. A terrifying perfectionist in the kitchen, Ramsay oversees a group of would-be chefs running a hot new Los Angeles restaurant created especially for the show. Cameras follow the contestants 24 hours a day, capturing the drama, intrigue, tears and tantrums as the opening night approaches and they compete against each other to win their very own restaurant. Kitchen Crimes New Series (Broadcast Premiere) Tues., at 8:30pm ET/PT beginning Oct. 4 Is your kitchen a crime scene? Kitchen Crimes is an entertaining and provocative new series that investigates what’s wrong with Canadian kitchens. The "Kitchen Crimes Unit" – certified food inspector Rob Mancini and professional designer Marina Hildebrand – visit a new family each week to find the safety and design crimes that occur in an everyday kitchen. After interrogating the homeowners and taking photos and food samples back to the lab they then deliver their verdict and spend up to $5,000 to make the kitchen cleaner, safer and more efficient for the whole family. Kitchen Party With Christine Cushing New Series (Broadcast Premiere) Weekdays at 11:30amET/5pm ET beginning Oct. 3 Great food and conversation simmer in Christine Cushing's kitchen and everyone is invited to drop in for the fun. In each episode of Kitchen Party, Cushing is joined by three guests – characters from all walks of life who cook, laugh and chat their way through a meal. Each episode's menu is inspired by a different theme and whether it's 'Memories of Paris' or 'Eating with Your Eyes', they always reflect Cushing's ability to combine fabulous flavours with easy everyday preparation methods and techniques. Recipe For Success New Series (Canadian Premiere) Fri., at 8pm ET/PT beginning Oct. 7 Each episode of this inspirational series features remarkably courageous people undergoing complete career makeovers. From a couple who quit their jobs and opened a bed-and-breakfast to a nurse who finally listened to friends who said her brownies were good enough to sell, Recipe For Success showcases the challenges and successes of breaking into the food industry and provides practical advice on everything from start-up tips to marketing plans. The Family Restaurant New Series (Broadcast Premiere) Mon., at 9pm ET beginning Oct. 3 The Family Restaurant serves up the behind-the-scenes drama of fiery restauranteur Yianni Psalios and his exuberant, expressive, and very Greek family, who own and operate a small empire of three Greek restaurants. With passion and arm waving, table dancing and dish throwing, ouzo and keftedes, pride and bravado, The Family Restaurant takes the drama inherent in the restaurant business and combines it with the intensity of a close-knit family for an entertaining look at how to survive in the restaurant business while maintaining family harmony. Weighing In New Series (Canadian Premiere) Tues., at 7pm ET/PT beginning Oct. 4 Calorie Commando Juan Carlos Cruz heads up a saucy swat team designed to help people deal with their food issues. With a "satisfy, don’t deny" philosophy, Cruz helps three men and women slim down over a three-month period for a special event in their lives. Cruz shows participants how to rethink what they eat and how to satisfy themselves with delicious, healthy foods. A nutritionist is on deck to devise eating programs for each individual "loser" and trainers help them shape and trim up. At the end of the training period, the trio weigh in and receive a total makeover before their big event. Wine & Dine New Series (Broadcast Premiere) Apr. 2006 Every dining experience is that much better when accompanied by the right bottle of vino. Wine & Dine is a hip new series that explains the hows and whys of pairing the right wine with different foods. In each episode, savvy sommelier Stacey Metulynsky and chic chef Angie Macrae help real people plan menus and select wines for some of life's special occasions. Stacey and Angie help guests work out a menu and pair it up with just the right wines, providing the know-how and confidence to try new recipes. |
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